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Poonam DattaChief Commercial Officer, Globe Express Services
Vol. 06 Issue 10, No. 48, December 2016
Air cargo industry makes way for DRONES, other UAVs
Technology is rapidly changing maritime industry
New trucking security requirements in 2017
Adrien ThominetCOO, ECS Group
ECS GroupECS GroupBroadening horizonsBroadening horizons
Blue Dart, India's formidable express cargo
Monthly: Vol 06 | Issue 10 | No. 48Middle East, Africa, Asia & beyond
Surprising global power shifts and alliances, triumphs for the
underdogs, new innovations in aviation, the transport sector,
medical and other industries, evolutions in e-marketing as the
world further embraces e-Commerce and more unprecedented
changes, marked the end of 2016.
In the air cargo industry, the year brought ups and downs as the
global economy struggled to maintain sustained growth after the
2008 world economic downturn.
After a weak first quarter in 2016, the air cargo industry gathered
some strength the rest of the year and experts believe this is the
beginning of its growth through 2018 as global trends shift and
adjust to the times.
The industry, after all, accounts for about 35 percent of the global
trade value and is critical for serving markets that demand speed
and reliability in transporting goods.
In this edition of Air Cargo Update, we'll bring you industry
insights on how technology is changing logistics in the maritime
industry.
With speed a major factor on e-Commerce delivery even
courier giants like DHL take advantage of drones which decades
past were limited to military use.
We bring you as well the latest industry news and features.
We’re also carrying a story about the long-term prospects for
the business or corporate jet industry.
Industry experts say its future pass 2017 looks bright with as
many as 8,600 planes up for deliveries within a decade worth
billions of dollars.
We'll also talk about global expansion from the perspective of
ECS Group, a world leader in complete cargo outsourcing
solution, which is seeking and seeing possibilities beyond the
horizon.
The global trade in 2017 is forecast to grow slow. But the outlook
for many emerging markets is up, particularly in India, which the
IMF predicts to see a 7.6 percent jump in its gross domestic
product.
The IMF says some conflicts in the Middle East will likely stay but
some depressed economies in the region will start to see
improvements like Libya which will soon resume exporting oil.
That’s reason enough to see 2017 with lots of possibilities despite
uncertainties.
Cheers to 2017!
Gemma Casas
Editor
2016: Year of power shifts and reforms
Editor’s Note
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Poonam Datta is an accomplished business leader with over 25 years of experience in the global supply chain and logistics industry.
She has worked with some of the biggest companies in the industry and is currently the Chief Commercial Officer for the US-based Globe Express Services, a global logistics provider with offices in 100 countries.
Coming from an aristocratic and illustrious family in India, she grew up always hungry for knowledge with great compassion to others.
Her father, Anand Datta, is a successful writer/filmmaker while her mother, Sneh Datta, is a linguist professor. Her grandfather, Dr. G.L. Datta, was a great academician and physicist who founded the DAV colleges in India, and also served as the Vice Chancellor of Ujjain University.
A world-class consultant with a post-graduate degree in business management, Poonam is an avid reader and enjoys writing and listening to music.
As for her favorite song, movie and book, she says, “It is difficult to label one as the best, just as a garden is beautiful because of the mix of colors and fragrances of each flower. All are important and have their own place and so it is the same in songs, movies and books.”
Read on the rest of Air Cargo Update's interview with this woman of substance.
If you had a week of free time, where would you like to go and why?
I prefer to go places where I can enjoy nature. Spending time in nature boosts happiness. Communing with nature can be a spiritual practice. Being in nature inspires creativity. Breathing in the fresh air of nature can be regenerative.
What keeps you busy when you're not working?
While I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, especially my mother, I do treasure moments to myself too. It is my way to disconnect with the distractions around me, while also giving me a moment to tune into and reconnect with myself. Reading books. Reading is a lifelong skill, books help give you a greater understanding of the world around you. They introduce you to new environments, new cultures, new philosophies, new ideas and might even help you build new skills.
What is your favorite song and why?
“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor inspires me because it reminds me that even in the hardest of times, you have to believe in yourself and your ability to get through whatever difficulties are in your path.
“With My Own Two Hands” by Jack Johnson is also my favorite. The song speaks to the notion that we can change the world but we have to take action. We can make the world better, brighter and safer if we all take accountability for the energy we put into the world. My career and purpose for being is to inspire people to create the life they want to lead, and this song inspires me to do so.
What is your favorite movie of all time?
“The Peaceful Warrior.” It's a wonderful movie about an athlete, his mentor, a temporal defeat and living in the present. It is a philosophical movie and will be appreciated more by those that have already been in contact with self-development and oriental philosophy.
“Pursuit of Happyness.” It has excellent messages about the importance of keeping your cool in the face of incredible disappointment or provocation and fighting for your passions and for what you love despite your own hardships.
If you were given a chance to meet someone famous, who would you choose and why?
The Dalai Lama-Strong spiritual leader. He stands for achieving peace by way of peace. He's been saddled with the responsibility of shouldering the hopes and dreams of millions of Tibetan people. He lives his values.
Warren Buffett–Successful businessperson, smart investor, and still a man who believes in living simply. He believes and shares his values and principles. Well known philanthropist.
What is your favorite book?
Illusions by Richard Bach - Bach takes to the air to discover the ageless truths that give our souls wings: that people don't need airplanes to soar...that even the darkest clouds have meanings once we lift ourselves above them and that messiahs can be found in the unlikeliest places—like hay fields, one-traffic-light Midwestern towns, and most of all, deep within ourselves.
Mastery by George Leonard. He explains that mastership never ends – you will never have perfect technique and be able to stop. Instead you'll keep learning, improving, and hitting plateaus. The big point in Mastery is that plateaus are vital for improving your skills and that you therefore must start enjoying them instead of getting impatient or quitting like most guys do.
What do you enjoy spending money on?
Family and Charity. I believe in spending generously on things I love and cutting costs on things I do not.
Where would you want to retire and why?
Home is where the heart is and I would like to be close to where my family would be. It could be between Dubai and India.
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Turk�sh Cargo launches fre�ghter serv�ce to Chenna� and ColomboI S TA N B U L : Tu r k i s h C a r g o h a s
launched two new weekly freighter
service to India and Sri Lanka, further
strengthening its presence in South
Asia.
A strategic part of Turkish Airlines,
Turkish Cargo inaugurated its weekly
freighter service to Chennai (MAA) on
November 9 as Colombo (CMB) cargo
services continue on a weekly basis.
Well reputed as providing the most
connection leading production and
commercial centers across the globe,
Turkish Cargo is present in 292
destinations, including 64 freighter
destinations in 117 countries.
With 13 freighters and 323 passenger
aircraft at its disposal through Turkish
Airlines, Turkish Cargo continues to
expand its network and quality service
to even more customers, meeting the
needs of its clients with careful
attention to details.
Established in 1936, Turkish Airlines
operated its first international cargo
shipment that same year. Today, it flies
to 292 destinations around the world
with a fleet of 336 planes.
The company, which has been
maintaining its cargo services &
operations under the subbrand Turkish
Cargo since the beginning of 2000,
stands as the internationally fastest-
growing brand offering air cargo
service to the highest number of
countries around the world.
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS: American Airlines launched in November its international Boeing 787-9 service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Madrid Barajas (MAD) in Spain, offering cargo customers up to 36 LD3 positions, or 12 pallets, depending on the market.
The 787-9 is also currently operating from DFW to Sao Paulo (GRU) and in January, will be added to the DFW-Paris (CDG) route. Similarly, in February of 2017, cargo customers will also benefit from the use of the new 787-9 between DFW and Incheon (ICN).
"The introduction of the 787-9 brings another more fuel
efficient aircraft type with even greater cargo capacity into the American Airlines fleet,” states David Vance, American's vice president of Cargo Operations. “On routes where we operate the aircraft, our cargo customers will see notable capacity improvements. We are especially pleased that DFW to MAD is one of the first routes to benefit from the use of this aircraft, as there has been long-term demand for increased space."
Although the exact aircraft equipment for each route is subject to change, American plans to have four of the new 787-9s flying within its network by the end of 2017.
American Airlines Group is the holding company for American Airlines which provides one of the largest cargo networks in the world with cargo terminals and interline connections across the globe.
American Airlines and American Eagle offer an average of nearly 6,700 flights per day to nearly 350 destinations in more than 50 countries.
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UKRAINE: Antonov Company announced its
Antonov An-124-100 joint venture company, Ruslan
International formed in 2006 with Volga-Dnepr
Airlines, will cease operations on December 31,
2016.
At the same time, it introduced its Antonov Airlines
team in the UK which will take the lead in the global
sales and operations of this unique cargo aircraft.
Throughout its decade-long existence, Ruslan
International has consistently demonstrated a
combined expertise in the outsize and heavyweight
cargo market.
Antonov Company thanked Volga-Dnepr Airlines for
contributing to their partnership, which has served
the global 'Ruslan' customer base so efficiently for
the past 10 years.
Dreamlifts Ltd. (trading as Antonov Airlines) is
managed by an international group of well-known
experts from the outsize and heavyweight cargo
industry. With decades of experience between
them, Antonov Company expects a seamless
transition for its customers in the global supply chain
and a continuation of its flexible and highly personal
service.
In 2016, Antonov Company celebrates the 110th
anniversary of the birth of Oleg Antonov, its founding
father and leader in the design the An-124 Ruslan –
the world's largest production aircraft.
The company, which proudly bears Antonov's
name, introduced the world to the commercial
advantages of the An-124 Ruslan 27 years ago.
Antonov currently operates a fleet of seven An-124s
including the AN-124-100M-150 with a payload of
up to 150 tons.
It also operates the unique capability An-225 Mriya
with a 250 ton payload and the world's largest
turboprop, the An-22 Antei.
Ruslan Intl will cease but new Antonov airline cargo team will take over
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ABU DHABI: Etihad Cargo has
successfully shipped recently a very
special consignment from England
to Kuwait—72 elite racehorses worth
a combined $45 million (£36 million).
The racehorses were flown to
Kuwait after the end of the European
racing season so they can spend the
winter months training and racing in
the temperate Middle Eastern
climate.
Etihad Cargo said the horses were
flown on one of the carrier's state-
of-the-art Boeing 777 freighters,
equipped with comfortable seating
for up to nine grooms and can
accommodate up to 75 horses at a
time.
“Safety is the most important thing
for our equine customers, which is
why it is imperative we offer a safe
and reliable service on all of our
shipments,” said David Kerr, Senior
Vice President of Etihad Cargo.
handled the horses during loading,
while on board the flight – when they
visit them in the cargo hold to ensure
they are comfortable and calm – and
on arrival in Kuwait.
When the horses arrived at Stansted
they were loaded by their grooms
into jet stalls, specially designed with
non-slip floors which hold three
horses apiece. The IATA-approved
stalls were then loaded onto the
temperature controlled cargo hold
of the aircraft in an operation which
took more than six hours.
Etihad Cargo operates a fleet of nine
wide-body freighters – five Boeing
777Fs and four Airbus A330Fs –
which can be configured to carry 75
and 30 horses respectively.
“The Middle East has strong ties to
these magnificent creatures dating
back thousands of years and, to this
day, they are arguably the most
precious cargo we carry. In 2016
alone Et ihad Cargo has been
entrusted to transport more than
1,200 horses, with several more
large shipments scheduled before
the end of the year,” he added.
Conan Busby, MAG's Head of Cargo,
owners of London Stansted Airport,
said: “We are delighted that Etihad
Airways chose Stansted to handle
this delicate and valuable cargo.
Stansted is the UK's number one
airport for horse travel and handles
many specialist flights every year.
Many of the horses taking part in this
year's Olympic Games and the
Queen's 90th Birthday celebrations
p a s s e d t h r o u g h S t a n s t e d ' s
dedicated equine facility.”
A team of six professional grooms
Etihad Cargo transports $45 millionworth of racehorses
Panalpina sends UNICEF Christmas cheers to Chadblankets and tarpaulins, 15 tons of
therapeutic food, including milk
sachets for malnourished children,
medical equipment and drugs.
“As in previous years, we decided that
a charitable donation in the form of an
aircraft charter for UNICEF would be of
more value than Christmas gifts for
customers and employees. The goal of
our donated charter remains the same
too: to bring some respite to those who
are less fortunate than us, especially
children,” said Panalpina CEO Stefan
Karlen.
Chad, one of the poorest countries in
the world, has faced several military
conflicts in the past that continue to
stifle its economic growth.
This landlocked country in Central
Africa also suffers from extreme
climate and is faced with about
650,000 internally displaced people
and refugees from Nigeria.
Panalpina’s Charter Network had
organized the relief flight. It says the
goods will address acute needs in the
areas of health, hygiene and nutrition
but a lso chi ldren's recreat ion,
particularly in refugee camps.
“Our goal is to reach the most vulnerable
children that are in dire need of help. In
landlocked Chad, there are many of
them,” said Elsbeth Mueller, executive
director of the Swiss committee for
UNICEF. “We are very grateful for
Panalpina's continued support with yet
another relief flight to Africa.”
The relief goods flown to Chad include
m e d i c a l e q u i p m e n t u s e d f o r
vaccination, malaria treatments,
paracetamol, disinfectant, water
purification tablets, and hygiene sets for
women.
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N'Djamena, CHAD: Global logistics
and supply-chain firm Panalpina
chartered a cargo aircraft this month to
deliver UNICEF's 80 tons of relief
goods to thousands of villagers and
refugees in Chad who are in dire need
of help.
The partnership between UNICEF and
P a n a l p i n a , n o w o n i t s f o u r t h
consecutive year, brought in 20 tons of
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Bismillah picks Hactl to handle first scheduled flights to HKHONG KONG: Bismillah Airlines of Bangladesh has chosen Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) to handle its newly-launched twice-weekly B747F services from Dhaka to Hong Kong.
Bangladesh's inbound cargo to Hong Kong is likely to include fruits, seafood, marine and textile products, for which it is well known.
The country also envisions the new deal to provide an important trade link with the rest of Asia for its thriving manufacturing industries.
Hactl, which has a wide network of air cargo destinations accessible via its 100+ other airline customers, will provide a one-stop-shop service including ramp handling, cargo t e r m i n a l o p e r a t i o n s , c r e w transportation and air cargo docu-mentation to Bismillah Airlines.
The flights will be marketed in Hong Kong by general sales agent Smart-Trans.
Launched in 1998, Bismillah Airlines is part of the Mollah Group of Industries, a well-established industrial and export entity.
“We are excited to launch this new service to Hong Kong, which is a strategic step in our country's international trade plans. We are also very happy to be working with a handling agent of high standing like Hactl, and are confident it will play a key role in the success of our services,” said M. A. Mannan, Managing Director of Bismillah Airlines.
H a c t l C h i e f E x e c u t i v e M a r k
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Whitehead, noted: “The Bangladesh-C h i n a - I n d i a - M y a n m a r ( B C I M ) Economic Corridor is a component of the Belt and Road initiative, and all additional transport links which are introduced to serve it will benefit from the increasing cooperation between the countr ies i t connects . We congratulate Bismillah Airlines on this major and visionary step in its development.”
LONDON: The UK arm of AMI – the world's largest trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler – has passed another major milestone in its history, with the receipt of its 8 millionth booking.
Fittingly, the landmark 8 millionth booking, from AMI Express customer Kepair, was for a shipment to Australia – AMI's first major export market. AMI Express' share of all AMI UK business grew by 5% in 2016.
The profile of AMI bookings has changed dramatically in recent years: while average shipment sizes have reduced in line with market trends, a large proportion now also involve value-added services such as security screening,
AMI UK marks 8 millionth shipmentground transportation, documentation and Customs processing. Although AMI's original UK business was entirely exports, 5% of it now involves imports.
The company also announced AMI Express's all-inclusive click2ship service (an integrator-style product for the trade) is now 100% booked online, while 45% of AMI's hard freight business is also transacted through its Quote & Book web portal.
The growth in AMI's online business has freed up its staff to deal with larger shipments requiring spot rates, those customers requiring advice and more complex shipments requiring human intervention.
“When AMI was first launched 40 years ago, nobody expected that we would one day be celebrating eight million shipments. But we send hundreds of tons of cargo every week, to 200+ destinations around the world, including eighty regular consol services. So the numbers continue to build up,” said AMI VP Europe Sharon Wright.
“The lessons we have learned in the process of creating and refining AMI Express click2ship have been invaluable in steering our entire business here and around the world. The result is a faster, more customer-friendly and transparent service that is proving particularly relevant to our increasing engagement in e-commerce,” she stressed.
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GLOBAL NEWS
WFS subsidiary gets new cargo handling contract SOUTH AFRICA: Africa Flight Services
(AFS), a subsidiary of Worldwide Flight
Services (WFS), will continue to
provide cargo handling services for
Turkish Airlines in South Africa.
The contract renewal signed this
month requires AFS to handle the
airline's cargo handling services in
Johannesburg estimated at around
2,500 tons a year apart from Cape
Town.
Turkish Airlines operates daily Airbus
A330-300 flights between the city's
O.R Tambo International Airport and
Istanbul.
The new contract started just days
after AFS was voted 'Best Cargo
Handler of the Year' in Johannesburg for
2016 in the annual 'Feather
A w a r d s ' f o r s e r v i c e
excellence presented by
Airports Company South
A f r i c a ( A C S A ) , t h e
government-owned airport
management company. The
award is based on votes cast
by freight forwarders using
the airport's cargo services.
“Having served Turkish
Airlines in Cape Town since
July 2015, we have been able
to demonstrate the quality
and reliability of our cargo
handling services and this has clearly
given the airline confidence to award
us th is addi t ional contract in
Johannesburg. We now look forward
to serving their cargo customers at
both of our airport locations in South
Africa,” said Malcolm Tonkin, General
Manager –Cargo (South Africa) at AFS.
MUNICH: Senator International has launched a new
weekly scheduled flight to Greenville/Spartanburg,
North Carolina, looping in many engineering, electrical
and chemical companies in Bavaria seeking to do
business in the US.
This is the company's first-ever service from Munich to
that airport, and will be operated with an Air Atlanta
Icelandic Boeing B747-400F.
"With Munich, we now have our own optimal freight
connection between the vital German and US markets
for the first time. The hub in southern Germany was a
very conscious choice for us. We see enormous
potential here, and not only for this region," said Tim-
Senator International now serves US marketO l i v e r K i r s c h b a u m , t h e
managing director of Senator
International.
Bavaria, with its powerful
industrial base and the many
companies in the automotive,
m e c h a n i c a l e n g i n e e r i n g ,
e l e c t r i c a l a n d c h e m i c a l
sectors that rely on the import
and export of goods, is a key
region in Germany for Senator
International.
B y l a u n c h i n g a d i r e c t
c o n n e c t i o n t o
Greenvi l le/Spartanburg –
initially with one flight per week – the company is now
expanding the services offered to its customers.
"Serving this new route with a B747-400F is a strong
affirmation of Munich's importance as an airfreight
center. Every day, goods originating in Bavaria, other
parts of southern Germany, Austria, Eastern Europe and
northern Italy are flown from our airport to destinations
all over the world. We're looking forward to working
together in the coming years with companies like
Senator International on the continuing development of
Munich Airport as a cargo hub," said Dr Michael Kerkloh,
the CEO of Munich Airport.
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J E D D A H : S w i s s l o g , a l e a d i n g automation expert for robot-based and data-driven intralogistic solutions, has made its presence felt in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
It joined for the first time as launch partner at Materials Handling Saudi Arabia.
Swisslog Middle East introduced their latest warehouse automation solutions and new picking technologies for forward-thinking customers in Saudi Arabia and the bordering region.
Highlighting the company's part-icipation & innovation in automated warehousing, Frederic Zielinski, General Manager of Swisslog Middle East commented, “We are excited to be part of one of the most prestigious global trade shows in the supply chain
sector. Being an international company, we have more than 2,500 employees on board and work with business customers in more than 50 countries. This exhibition provides us with unparalleled opportunities to connect
with new customers and existing partners in our endeavour to provide robot-based warehousing solutions for customers across the Kingdom.” Swisslog says the KSA is a very important market for the company.
Swisslog marks entry in KSA
ABU DHABI: The largest and only fully-
automated rice factory of its kind in the
Gulf Region capable of producing
120,000 metric tons of rice per annum
was formally opened at the Khalifa
Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD).
Owned by Al Dahra Kohinoor, a
subsidiary of Al Dahra Holding, the
factory spans across a total area of
100,106 square meters at KIZAD and
will be handling the full production
cycle of rice that includes milling,
s torage , packag ing as wel l as
distribution within the UAE and
exporting to foreign markets via the
adjacent Khalifa Port.
The Dh140-million facility, opened on
Dec. 6, will produce up to 120,000
metric tons of rice per annum
with 40 silos; each boasting a
750-ton capacity.
It also features storage
facilities with a capacity of
8,000 tons, a processing
u n i t , i n a d d i t i o n t o
administrative offices and
suppor t f ac i l i t i es . The
company aims to create a
strategic rice reserve in Abu
Dhabi of about 30,000
metric tons.
Capt. Mohamed Juma Al
Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi
Ports, described the project
a s “ a m o n u m e n t a l
a c h i e v e m e n t t h a t
significantly contributes to
the long-term vision of the Abu Dhabi
Government to achieve food supply
security and sustainability.”
The factory will benefit from a vertically
integrated supply chain that guarantees
the sourcing of the finest quality
Basmati and non-Basmati rice from
India and Pakistan, officials said.
Largest rice factory in the Gulf now open at KIZAD
Abu Dhabi government officials and business executives during the factory’s grand opening.
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hats, furniture, appliances, electronics
and building materials, covered the
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Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong
Province, and Xigaze in Tibet.
The goods were then transferred to
trucks that traveled to Gyirong and
finally to Kathmandu, Nepal's capital.
It took up to six days for the trucks to
reach their destinations, much faster
than 20 days at sea.
Yao Yanfeng, general manager of the
freight carrier Tibet Tianzhi Import and
Export Co. Ltd. said, “The time could be
cut further to 3.7 days in the future.”
Yao said his company is providing
relatively quick delivery service and,
DUBAI: Dubai Customs has the latest inspection tools and applications to examine different goods, including a system that can investigate 150 trucks in just one hour.
The agency made the disclosure as government agencies around the region are urged to help thwart the illegal trade of endangered species at the 17th meeting of the Conference of t h e P a r t i e s ( C i t e s C o P 1 7 ) i n Johannesburg aimed at tackling the world's biggest wildlife challenges and opportunities.
Miteb Al Bannai, Senior Inspection Manager at Client Management Division at Dubai Customs, shared to
participants how Dubai is using advance technology and system to curb the illegal trade.
Al Bannai explained that Dubai Customs also regularly organizes workshops for inspectors to train them on the best ways that support Cites, and has signed an MOU with the International Fund for Animal Welfare to support efforts in protecting endangered animals and plants and preventing the smuggling of these animals and plants.
“The Department foiled many attempts in this regard including a seizure of 215 ivory pieces in 2012, and 259 ivory pieces in 2013,” he said.
Customs can inspect 150 trucks in an hour
New trade passage links China, Tibet and Nepal
PARIS: IAG Cargo is launching a new Paris to Newark, New Jersey route, c a r r y i n g m o s t l y f a s h i o n a n d text i les, per ishables and spare machinery parts.
The company says the service, its fi r s t e v e r d i r e c t c a r g o r o u t e between France and the US, is ex p e c t e d t o a p p e a l t o Fre n c h forwarders looking to access the American market through a more local hub.
The route will be served by a wide b o d i e d O p e n S k i e s B 7 6 7- 2 0 0 aircraft and will operate four times a week. Express products will be s h i p p e d u n d e r I A G C a r g o ' s Prioritize offering while must travel emergency shipments will travel under the carrier's newly launched Critical product.
“This new development presents an exciting new opportunity that a l l o w s u s t o b e t t e r s e r v e o u r European customers . Our new route opens direct access from mainland Europe to the North-East of the USA maximizing efficiencies a n d m i n i m i z i n g s e c u r i t y a n d h a n d l i n g c o s t s f o r E u r o p e a n forwarders,” said David Shepherd, Commercial Director at IAG Cargo.
IAG Cargo launches new cargo route
despite higher costs, it can meet
demand for time-sensitive clients.
“In the slower winter season, the train
and trucks will make a round trip every
one or two weeks,” said Yao. “In the
busy season next year, there will be
two to three per week and, eventually,
we're aiming for four to five trips per
week.”
“Nepal needs Chinese goods,” said Liu
Denghui of Adam Refrigerat ion
Equipment Co. Ltd. in Shenzhen upon
hearing about the new trade route.
Guangdong and neighboring regions,
known as China's manufacturing hubs,
are a major source of imports for South
Asia, including Nepal.
BEIJING: China has opened up a new rail and cargo road service passage linking one of its most important provinces to Tibet and Nepal in a bid to boost trade among them and other neighboring Asian countries.
The state-run news agency Xinhua reported dozens of trucks carrying goods worth $2.8 million left the Tibetan border port of Gyirong en route to Kathmandu on December 9.
China's Belt and Road Initiative essentially connects Guangdong, Tibet and Nepal, thereby, cutting travel time in delivering cargo in the areas.
Xinhua reported a train carrying eight
carriages and 14 boxcars full of
products, including shoes, clothes,
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DXB freight volumes up 9.5% in OctoberDUBAI: Freight volumes at Dubai
International Airport posted a 9.5
percent growth to 236,169 in October,
the biggest monthly increase seen so
far this year, according to Dubai
Airports.
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports,
said year-to-date cargo volumes
reached 2,127,589 tons, up 2.8 percent
compared to 2,069,360 tons recorded
during the same period last year.
In terms of passenger volume, DXB
welcomed more than 69 million as of
October 2016, up by 6.8 percent
compared to the same period in 2015
with 64.947 million passenger traffic.
Eastern Europe led the pack again as
the fastest-growing market in October
(+25.2 percent) thanks to additional
capacity and new services launched
by a number of airlines, followed by
South America (9.9 percent), Asia (8.2
percent) and the Indian Subcontinent
(6.7 percent). India remained the top
destination country (901,958 passen-
gers), followed by the UK (493,181
passengers) and Saudi Arabia (349,198
passengers).
London continued to be the top
destination city out of Dubai with
301,024 passengers followed by Doha
(230,561 passengers) and Mumbai
(177,590 passengers).
Baku (+108.7 percent) topped the list of
cities in terms of percentage growth,
followed by Amritsar (80.9 percent),
Calicut (56.8 percent) and Cape Town
(49.3 percent) due to increased
capacity.
A total of 35,294 flights operated at
DXB during the month under review
compared to 34,921 movements
recorded in October 2015 representing
an increase of 1.1 percent. Year to date
347,463 flights operated at DXB, up 3
p e rce n t co m p a re d t o 3 3 7, 4 2 6
recorded during the same period in
2015.
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HADHRAMAUT: The UAE's Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) sent anew much needed relief goods to an impoverished village in war-torn Yemen to help al leviate the people's sufferings.
The Emirates News Agency, WAM, said the ERC distributed some 3,000 food packages in the Directorate of Thamud in the Governorate of Hadhramaut to increase the population's resilience in facing harsh economic and living conditions.
The ERC said the food assistance is part of its fourth program to help low-income and poor families in Hadhramaut, who have endured choking economic condit ions due to exorbitant food prices.
''The program comes within the framework of the UAE's assistance to the Yemeni people, so they might be resilient in facing the crisis created by the practices of the Houthi rebel militia and forces loyal to defunct president Ali Abdullah Saelh,'' said Hamdan Al Mehnhali, ERC Representative in Hadhramaut.
The assistance will enable the people of Thamud to face their difficult living conditions, he added.
DUBAI: Dubai Cares i s cont inu ing i t s e f f o r t s t o h e l p rebuild shattered l i v e s i n q u a k e -ravaged Nepal with a t h r e e - y e a r program known as “Post-Earthquake Recovery Efforts for Education in Nepal.”
L a u n c h e d i n November, the $2.5 m i l l i o n p ro g r a m a i m s t o p r o v i d e children the opportunity to learn and cope during and after crises.
Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Cares, says the program includes a two-phase recovery intervention.
T h e fi r s t o n e f o c u s e s o n inf rastructure and learn ing environments including the reconstruction and renovation of 10 schools, which include 115 classrooms, in the Nuwakot district, and the second one consists of implementing a holistic l i t e r a c y p ro g r a m t a rg e t i n g children between the ages of 4 and 10 in 100 schools, reports the Emirates News Agency, WAM.
“Natural disasters such as Nepal's devastating earthquake are in the
ERC sends aid anew to war-torn Yemen
Aid organizations still struggle to send relief to Syria
Dubai Cares helps rebuild shattered lives in Nepal
international headlines for a few weeks, but after that the real work of rebui ld ing the f ractured communities must begin. In line w i t h o u r c o m m i t m e n t t o s u p p o r t i n g E d u c a t i o n i n Emergencies, Dubai Cares intends to help children go back to school to minimise disruption of their education and exposure to risks of n e g l e c t , e x p l o i t a t i o n a n d trafficking,” said Al Gurg.
A m a s s i v e 7. 9 m a g n i t u d e e a r t h q u a k e h i t a v a s t , mountainous region between Kathmandu, the country's capital, and the city of Pokhara.
More than 8,800 people died and close to a million homes were destroyed or damaged.
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SYRIA: More than 250,000 Syrians have died and over a million have been injured since the civil war in the country broke in 2011 and fears of more dying from hunger increase as aid organizations continue to struggle finding ways to deliver relief goods to survivors via air or land.
The United Nations warned more people could die from starvation if aid organizations are not allowed to send in food packages.
Last September, a UN aid convoy delivering food relief to a rebel-held area near Aleppo was targeted in an airstrike, resulting to the death of 12 people and destroying 18 trucks laden with food intended for tens of thousands of victims crying out for help in the city.
The UN said it was a hit from the air that killed the victims, mostly Syrian Red Crescent drivers, who were unloading food at a warehouse in opposition controlled Urem al-Kubra. The fierce fighting between warring groups in Aleppo and elsewhere in Syria continues, displacing more people in the process. “Human rights violations and abuses continue to occur in the context of widespread insecurity and in disregard of international law, international humanitarian law, and human rights law. The UN is working with partners to provide humanitarian assistance to those in need,” the UN said.
Dubai Cares CEO Tariq Al Gurg, right, with some Nepalese children benefitting from their program.
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ECS GroupECS GroupBroadening horizonsBroadening horizons
By Gemma Q. Casas
drien Thominet is no stranger Ato the air cargo industry
having spent more than 20
years of his career sailing through this
tough and rough yet rewarding
sector.
Thominet, the health-buff COO of
ECS Group, a Paris-based leading
General Sales and Service Agency
(GSSA) providing complete cargo
o u t s o u r c e s o l u t i o n w i t h 6 9
subsidiaries and 128 offices across 47
countries dealing with more than 110
airlines, has every reason to be
thankful for in 2016.
The year has been very good to the
company marked with lots of
acquisitions, new deals and contracts
with airlines and firms in allied
industries, across Europe, Latin
America and Asia.
In July, ECS won two new GSSA
contracts in Germany with DHL and
Malaysian Airlines, which is setting up
its cargo operations in the country.
“We're quite happy this year because
we have new contracts, new airlines
and new acquisitions,” the French
entrepreneur told Air Cargo Update in
an interview in Paris on the sidelines
of the Air Cargo Forum held in
October.
This year, Thominet said ECS has
extended its network to at least five
countries in Latin America—Chile,
Argentina, Colombia, Equador and
Mexico.
“These are niche markets. Chile is
b o o m i n g a n d t h e r e a r e a l s o
opportunities in other Latin America
countries,” he said.
Additionally, the company was
awarded the contract to provide total
cargo management to Jetstar Asia, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Qantas
Airlines, which flies to 22 destinations
across the globe.
“Economically, this is very good for
us,” said Thominet, noting that the
company is also eyeing further
expansions in some emerging
markets in Southeast Asia l ike
Myanmar and Cambodia.
And their quest for more acquisitions
will go beyond the traditional routes
with Iran even considered to be
served.
“This is something that we're
considering,” said Thominet when
asked about the prospect of doing
business with Iran, which opened up
its economy to outside forces this
year after successfully negotiating an
anti-nuclear deal with the Obama
administration, that among others
would yield to some $100 billion in
fresh capital for the country.
Regional Expansion
With just four countries in 2001, ECS
has managed to increase its presence
in 47 more nations with annual sales of
about $1.1 billion.
And it's on a mission to further expand
its network. In November, the
company's chief executive and
c h a i r m a n , B e r t r a n d S c h m o l l ,
announced ECS acquired Asian
specialist AVS as it looked to expand
its presence in Southeast Asia.
Headquartered in Bangkok, AVS
consolidates cargo from the ASEAN
region on its network of flights and
interlines to the rest of Asia, Europe
and the US. Its office network
includes Taipei, Hong Kong, Yangon,
Phnom Penh, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur,
Penang, Manila, Cebu and India.
Schmoll said having a large network,
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b u t w i t h g o o d l o c a l m a r k e t
knowledge would be key to the
company's future expansion.
“For me there are two things that are
important for a GSSA,” said Schmoll.
“The first is the network because
when you want to make an offer to an
airline you must have this network
and you must also control this
network. That's why it's important
you have your own representation &
not just commercial agreements.”
“The second point is that the GSSA
business will remain local because if
locally you have poor management
and poor governance you will have
problems with the airline. So what is
important is the selection of the
manager and to have the best
manager in each country.”
Schmoll added that he expected the
outsourcing of cargo sales to grow
over the coming years because of the
amount of belly capacity that is
coming on-stream.
This will lead to lower prices and
therefore a ir l ines wi l l look to
outsource the cargo sales business to
reduce costs and also try to fill the
cargo holds.
Thominet noted the AVS acquisition
would benefit its existing customers
as it would now be able to feed in
cargo from across the Southeast
Asia region.
This is also helped by one of its big
contract wins in 2016 – a deal to
provide Singapore-headquartered
low cost carrier Jetstar Asia with a
total cargo management solution.
Jetstar Asia currently has 18 A320
aircraft in its fleet, operating more
than 600 weekly return flights
across 25 dest ina t ions in 13
countries.
“With the AVS acquisi t ion we
suddenly have access to the Southeast
Asia market, which is one of the
booming areas of Asia,” Thominet said.
“ T h ro u g h t h e a c q u i s i t i o n w e
immediately have offices, we have a
trucking system to connect with the
main gateways like Saigon and
Bangkok and then we have Jetstar Asia
feeding f rom those p laces to
Singapore. Immediately − we are the
GSA of Finnair flying out Singapore −
we give [Finnair] access to those
markets instead of just fighting over
the Singapore-Europe market,” he
added.
Ready for the challenges
A p a r t f r o m b e i n g e x t r e m e l y
competitive, the air cargo industry is
also marred with unpredictability
depending on which region you're
looking at.
But Thominet says ECS is ready for any
eventualities and will push ahead with
its expansion goals.
The company, after all, has successfully
shown its capabil i t ies, even in
developing new IT systems to enhance
efficiency.
“We need to continue this trend,” said
Thominet. “We still have lots of
acquisitions to make. The market is still
very unsettling. It's very difficult to
predict the market. Nevertheless, we
will try to do new business and develop
new concepts that will help our clients.”
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ECS Group offers airlines a comprehensive GSA service which encompasses all aspects of their cargo capacity management, enabling them to maximize their cargo capacity and sales yield, while reducing costs.
The company is also into charter and brokerage activities, offering a critical service to forwarders for urgent or outstanding shipments, airlines, when their needs exceed their flying capacity or when they require substitute aircraft to ensure that they fulfill their commitments in case of a temporary aircraft shortage, among other special circumstances.
The company also offers a direct warehouse handling service to airlines and forwarders at a number of airports as well as handling supervision elsewhere. ECS also offers warehouse space, dedicated airline storage for export and import, IT controlled systems for documentation, cargo warehousing and tracking.
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The UAV Commercial Drone Market is estimated to reach over $1.2 billion by 2020, creating around 150,000 jobs in the EU by 2050
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Air cargo industry makes way for
other UAVsD R O N E S
ransportation in the logistics Tindustry is growing, changing a n d b e c o m i n g m o r e
autonomous, with options more reliant to IoT and connectivity.
The use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has been substant ia l ly documented in the logistics industry but its current usage remains in the infancy stage and how wide its future use is still unknown.
In an email interview with Air Cargo Update , DHL Express Country Manager Geoff Walsh, notes, “There is a lot of potential use for drones in the future such as remote area deliveries and urgent medical deliveries to catastrophe struck locations. The use of drones for these deliveries can save time, cost and overcome logistical obstacles for sending or picking up items.”
But its availability in the UAE remains
hanging pending further studies, r igorous tests and tr ials on i ts feasibility, the cargo expert opined.
“The UAE has always been and will continue to be a pioneer when it comes to adopting new technologies and solutions like 3D printing and mobile solutions for government services. Whether it will be available anytime soon or not depends on the reliability of the drones and the technology behind it, which will only be enhanced through rigorous testing and trials,” said Mr. Walsh.
Drone Market GrowingThe international freight transport volumes are expected to rise more than four-fold by 2050, with average transport distances across all modes increasing by 12%, according to the forecast of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Develop-ment (OECD).
The UAV Drone Market for Comm-ercial is estimated to reach over US $1.2 billion by 2020, which could create around 150,000 jobs in the EU by 2050, the MARSH report pointed out.
And about 42% of logistics carriers will be us ing UAVs for the i r cargo distribution in the future, according to a research by the National Aero-nautical Center (NAC).
With fuel prices identified as one of the greatest perceived risks facing the logistics industry, majority of its stakeholders view UAVs as a way to provide cost savings on a long-term basis.
DHL's hub in Germany has beaten all the tech companies by launching a regular drone delivery service in a shape of a small robotic helicopter called 'Parcelcopter' for the first time in 2013.
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“The primary purpose of Parcel-copters as well as other forms of drones is to facilitate the delivery/ pick-up process from areas or destinations that might be challenging to reach. They can also support in cutting delivery time, especially if they are supported by technology such as a GPS locator, etc.,” DHL said in a statement.
“As mentioned, drones and its other forms can aid in the delivery of small to medium sized packages that weigh no more than 5 to 10 kg. Some of the items that can be delivered could be medicines, vaccines and other forms of life-saving supplies to remote areas.”
The DHL Parcelcopter is primarily for circumstances that do not match the standards of established infra-structures or where standard delivery methods are excess ively long. Locations which are not linked to the road network are one of the examples.
'Natural barriers' such as water or mountains are not an issue for the drone. The DHL Parcelcopter is, thus, seen as an instrument for enhancing infrastructure in hard-to-reach areas, improving the lives of the residents there.
Delivery flightsDHL's technical innovation Parcel-copter includes extended flight duration and range. The flight is completely automated with a rough span of 12 kilometres. This indicates that the pilot does not have to take any action during the overall flight phase.
For safety reasons and in compliance with the requirements set by the responsible agencies, the DHL Parcel-copter is continuously monitored during the flight by a mobile ground 'packstation' called 'SkyPort' so that m a n u a l a c t i o n c a n b e t a k e n immediately in real time if a mal-function or emergency persists. The ground station is also in constant contact with air traffic controllers.
To ensure if the DHL Parcelcopter is operating reliably, flying safely and always landing at the right location, an autopilot with automated take-off and landing functions has been developed. This system is robust and reliable and has been tested extensively.
Depending on wind speed, the Parcelcopter can travel up to 18 meters per second with an altitude of 50 meters. Its primary purpose is to transport urgent parcels at certain
t imes dur ing the week and on weekends.
This delivery option focuses on times when such alternatives as ferries and fl i g h t s a r e n o t a v a i l a b l e . T h e Parcelcopter takes off from the 'packstation' and lands at a launch pad reserved only for the Parcel-copter.
From there, a DHL courier will then deliver the goods to the recipient. To check if the goods are secured optimally during transport, DHL Parcel has developed a particular air-transport container that is extremely lightweight as well as weather and waterproof.
Changing the logistics industryWhen asked if Parcelcopter will revolutionise the logistics industry, Mr. Walsh opined, “I do not think the use of drones and other Parcelcopters will transform the logistics industry as their use and requirement is currently quite niche and for very special purposes rather than mainstream deliveries and pick-ups. However, as technology improves and other cutting edge innovations come into place, the use of drones will gradually increase.
“The Parcelcopter is one form of innovation, and at DHL we are constant ly looking for ways to innovate and enhance our capabilities. Some other great and fruitful examples include the use of robotics for sorting in our warehouses as well as the use of augmented reality like the Google and Vuzix smart glasses for 'vision picking' solutions.”
But the executive stressed that the use of drones might help in booming the e-commerce industry in the long run, once the technology and back-end support systems are all integrated.
“We feel having a stronger post office network that is digitised and readily available for both government and commercial entities would play a much huger ro le in dr iv ing e-commerce especially facilitating deliveries and cutting delivery time and cost”.
Trial phase
DHL parcel successfully concluded a t h r e e - m o n t h t e s t o f i t s t h i r d Parcelcopter generation recently. The trial run was conducted between January and March 2016 in Germany, representing worldwide a parcel service provider directly integrated into its delivery chain for the first time.
During the trial period, customers
inserted their shipments into the Skypor t to in i t i a te au tomated shipment and delivery per Parcel-copter. A sum of 130 autonomous loading and off-loading cycles were ultimately performed.
As the major aspect of the trial, the technically upgraded vehicle was able to manage heavier loads, long distances and delivery to an alpine region famous for its geographical and meteorological challenges.
The primary assignment was to master t h e r a p i d l y c h a n g i n g we a t h e r
conditions and severe temperature fluctuation in the test area. With that achieved, the DHL Parcelcopter then played out a series of seamless flights.
Each round trip from Valley to plateau at roughly 1,200 meters above sea level covered eight kilometres of flight. The drone's cargo was typically either sporting goods or urgently needed medicines, and it arrived at the Austrian station within just eight minutes of take-off. A similar trip by car takes more than 30 minutes during winter to reach its destination.
During the upcoming months, DHL Parcel will be analysing performance data and other insights from the trial together with its R&D partner, the Rheinisch Westfälischen Technischen Hochschule Aachen (RWTH). The findings will be used to select other potential areas for testing.
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Blue Dart, India's formidable express cargo
Technology will shape the shipping industry in three main ways – the reduction of physical human intervention in logistics, the integration of the internet of things and disintermediation
any have come and gone, but MBlue Dart , South Asia's p r e m i e r c o u r i e r a n d
i n t e g r a t e d e x p r e s s p a c k a g e distribution company, seems to have an enduring longevity.
The award-winning Blue Dart is the only company which has weathered many a storm and is doing well in the realm of logistics, while other players have bitten the dust.
The quick winding up of Capt. Gopinath's 'Deccan 360 degrees' cargo
business is hard to forget.
The man who launched India's first truly low cost carrier could not sustain the cargo business. It requires enormous business acumen and Blue Dart has shown that by not only doing well financially but also as a company w i t h C S R ( c o r p o r a t e s o c i a l responsibility) values.
It recently garnered Payload's Regional Express Provider of the Year Award and the Corporate Social Responsibility Award for its exemplary service.
Anil Khanna, Managing Director, Blue Dart Express Ltd, said, "We are extremely pleased to receive such prestigious awards. It has been our c o n s t a n t e n d e a v o r t o d e l i v e r exceptional world class quality service and exper ience across 34,838 locations in India and in over 220 countries worldwide. To be honored with the Regional Express Provider of the Year Award and the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the APAC level for our extraordinary service in the industry and towards
With a fleet of six Boeing 757-200 freighters, Blue Dart has a formidable competitive advantage. The aircraft are supported by 9,313 ground vehicles operating across 13 domestic hubs serving 35,008 location
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society is extremely overwhelming."
E n d -t o - e n d e x p r e s s l o g i s t i c s solutions. Blue Dart offers customers complete end-to-end express logistics solutions with an extensive pan-India air and ground network that provides a significant competitive advantage.
With a fleet of six Boeing 757-200 freighters, Blue Dart has a formidable competitive advantage. The aircraft are supported by 9,313 ground vehicles operating across 13 domestic hubs serving 35,008 locations.
With an optimised dedicated air and ground network coupled with cutting-edge technology, Blue Dart continues to be the undisputed leader in the express logistics industry. Blue Dart is committed in letter and spirit to sustainability reaching out to the community and touching lives through the three pillars of Living Responsibility - GoTeach, GoGreen and GoHelp.
The company believes that the most powerful way in which a business can make an impact is through an evolved business model, where business makes profit by meeting societal and environmental needs through a 'shared value' proposition. Post the evaluation of a number of criteria including commitment to quality service, c u s t o m e r s a t i s f a c t i o n , b r a n d association and perception, Blue Dart was announced the winner in the above categories.
Strong financials
Blue Dart is doing well business-wise. For the quarter ended September 30, 2016, it posted Rs. 42.80 crores profit after tax. The net Sales/Income from operations for the quarter stood at Rs. 663.22 crores.
Anil Khanna said, "We have stayed true to our commitment to maintain excellent service quality and deliver customer delight through innovation in our service offerings. We will continue t o i n v e s t i n t e c h n o l o g y a n d infrastructure and align our people and strategy to cater to India's express logistics requirements. Despite a r e s t r a i n e d m a c r o - e c o n o m i c environment, we will sustain our efforts to bring immense value to internal and external stakeholders by incorporating high benchmarks and quality standards in every aspect of business and remain the undisputed leader in the air and ground express industry in Blue Dart country."
Country's first 'Parcel Locker'
The company continues to innovate on its services to ensure customer satisfaction. It recently launched the country's first Parcel Locker at Gurgaon's Unitech, Cyber Park. With the Indian e-tailing industry expected to grow at 52 per cent from 2014 to 2020, the sector has been witnessing phenomenal demand from across India.
Parcel Locker will allow recipients of parcels to collect their shipments from the facility 24-hours a day. This m e c h a n i s m w i l l b e n e fi t e -t a i l customers who may not be present during regular delivery hours, and can collect their shipments from the Parcel Locker at any time as per their convenience.
The service will also be beneficial for those who travel often, especially with the festive season around the corner. While e-tailing offers customers the opportunity to shop around the clock, with Parcel Locker, Blue Dart offers the convenience of a 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year delivery mechanism.
This service uses mobile technology in tandem with specially designed lockers to ensure customers get all-day access to their shipments from a safe, secure and convenient facility.
As soon as the package is delivered to the Parcel Locker, the e-tail customer will receive a unique security code via SMS. They will have to use this code to
unlock the Parcel Locker and collect their shipment at a convenient time. The facility will have an interactive and a parcel storage mechanism.
This is yet another product from Blue Dart that demonstrates the benefits of combining technology with business innovation to provide end-users a revolutionary service for ease and convenience. At a later stage the Parcel Locker will also be used to collect reverse shipments from customers.
Avai lable for e-ta i l sh ipments Parcel Locker is currently be available for prepaid e-tail shipments. In the next phase, the company will provide automated payment collection consoles at the facility.
Globally DHL, the parent company with a 75 percent stake in Blue Dart, was the first to launch this service in developed markets. Since its introduction in Germany in 2001 more than 4 million active users have registered for the more than 2750 Parcel Lockers throughout the country.
The concept has also been picked-up in US and other European markets. Parcel Locker eases the delivery process for customers who may be away from the shipping address for long hours, effectively revolutionising the way e-business is being done.
Blue Dart was recently featured in the Fortune 500 list of India's Largest Corporations,
It was also listed as one of India's Super 50 Companies by Forbes India and was ranked amongst the top 500 non-financial corporations.
Anil Khanna, Managing Director, Blue Dart
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Technology is rapidly changing logistics in maritime industryTechnology will shape the shipping industry in three main ways – the reduction of physical human intervention in logistics, the integration of the internet of things and disintermediation.
e c h n o l o g y c o n t i n u e s t o Ttransform logistics in the maritime industry.
Companies now utilize all kinds of drones, robotics, etc., for seamless delivery purposes.
The industry is filled with new technology and innovation. Before 3D printing, the Internet of Things (IoT), drone delivery and augmented reality ideas were known to be integral parts of science fiction world.
But now, the shipping industry is e m b r a c i n g t h e s e a d v a n c e d technologies to provide faster, c h e a p e r , m o r e r e l i a b l e a n d sustainable delivery process.
In an email interview with Air Cargo Update, Mr. Nigel Moolenaar, SCS Implementation Head at Kerry Logistics, UK, notes that the shipping industry is on the brink of seeing futuristic technologies, such as the use of robots, which is now becoming mainstream.
“At Kerry Logistics, we have noticed t h e p a c e o f t e c h n o l o g i c a l advancements accelerate in many key areas. A lot of the significant trends we see centre on automation; aspects such as loading and unloading becoming automated and robotics appearing in the supply chain”.
Real time data
In the same thread, customers and organisations are looking for more and more real time data. This data is the key to implementing automation
a n d s p e e d i n g u p p r o c e s s improvement.
“With th is informat ion at our fingertips, we can make quick decisions, and process improvement need not wait weeks or months. We a r e i n a n a g e o f i n c r e a s i n g personalisation within shipping, and thus, this value add increases c u s t o m e r s a t i s f a c t i o n ,” s a i d Moolenaar.
“Data integration, allowing data to be passed between partners in the supply chain, results in a more personalised service for the end consumer. For example, some delivery companies are able to tell their customers how many deliveries their driver has that day, and where in the queue they are, so the customer can better plan their time,” he added.
When data sharing improves the service value along the chain, customers are more accepting of the practice and logistics becoming an i m p o r t a n t p a r t o f t h e v a l u e proposit ion to consumers, the executive stressed.
Major trends
Technology will shape the shipping industry in three main ways – the reduct ion o f phys ica l human i n t e r ve n t i o n i n l o g i s t i c s , t h e integration of the internet of things and disintermediation, according to Kerry Logistics UK.
“The reduction of human physical intervention embraces robotics
and automation as a replacement for the human labour in the supply chain to bring down cost, fulfilment t imes and capacity for human error,” according to Moolenaar.
He further explained that as the age of the Internet of Things races on, ever more of the devices around us are connected in some helpful way to the internet.
For instance, a refrigerator may automatically reorder your milk and cheese when it senses there is none left.
This provides a greatly enhanced customer experience – the effort on their part on placing the order is zero!
The shipping landscape will need to address the challenge of these constant automated requests.
“Disintermediation addresses the question of how to reduce the steps in our supply chain, and improve efficiency and fulfilment times. E n h a n c e d a n d n e w b u s i n e s s models such as Airbnb, Über and Deliveroo have leant natural ly t o w a r d a r e d u c t i o n i n intermediaries as a way of reducing time and cost,” said Moolenaar.
“By linking manufacturer to end c o n s u m e r, w e a l s o i m p r o v e personalisation, as well as drive down mark-ups which happen in between. For those who remember, DELL computers were the pioneers of this model.”
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Big data is translated into easily accessible knowledge, for better sharing. A summary of what that data means, along with a conclusion of what this means for us, and recomm-endations for improvement, are of much more use than large spread-sheets full of numbers.
“The shipping industry must begin to interpret and present data in a more intelligent way. This is how we can effectively communicate our value add,” said Moolenaar.
Through automation in warehouses, packing and loading, the main players in the shipping industry already see quicker fulfilment of orders and reduced D2D times. Several online retailers of white goods, fashion items and other consumer goods already enable customers to receive their goods the next day when they place their order any time till midnight the previous day.
In September 2015, Kerry Logistics became the first 3PL in Asia to adopt robotic butlers and the company already has six fully-automated and programmed robotic butlers at their flagship facility PC3 in Hong Kong. The integration of these robotics has, without a doubt, improved efficiency and reduced fulfilment times.
“Our butlers can pick 280 items per hour compared to an average of 50 when using human labour, making the pick time more than five times faster. Orders are transmitted to the butlers in r e a l t i m e v i a o u r p r o p r i e t a r y warehouse management system
(WMS), and the designated shelf is then picked and packed.
“We can already see robotic forklifts automatically offloading a vehicle and allocating items directly to their correct place in the warehouse. In theory, you could have a driverless car arrive at a warehouse, a robot offloading, and then another robot picking, sorting and loading items onto a drone which takes off from a nearby helipad,” explains Moolenaar.
Connecting businesses
Automation in the shipping industry will see each step of the supply chain becoming more and more integrated with the other. Planning for auto-mation involves all partners in the supply chain with similar objectives working together.
“Ideally, all planning to reduce costs and time scales will put the shipper and their cl ients at the core of the conversation, as the developments ultimately will be dictated by their requirements.”
Start-up ventures tend to be very efficient at reducing fulfilment time, as they are considering their supply chain for the first t ime, from a fresh perspect ive and wi th no pre-conceived ideas of what it should look like.
“They drive cost out of the supply chain as a result of not holding onto stock and disintermediation, so we see not only reduced time and client satisfaction but price advantages across the board,” explains Mr Nigel.
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Future trends
The focus on corporate socia l responsibility will continue. Many industry developments have the common goal of reducing carbon emiss ions (CO2) , and there i s consensus for some time now that this has become the responsibility of the shipping industry to address these issues.
“At Kerry Logistics, we run our green faci l i t ies across the globe. We increasingly use renewable energy, and several of our sites in Hong Kong are LEED certified,” said Moolenaar.
The cost of reducing carbon emissions and embracing renewable energies has reduced so drastically in the last five years that any tech-nological advancements worth their salt will take these consider-ations on board.
“Technological developments within the supply chain are all about adding value to the products being shipped while, at the same time, reducing cost and time. Consumers will notice it becoming increasingly easy to find the exact products they want, customised to their requirements, available to order 24/7 and able to be shipped even during extended holiday periods,” Moolenaar concluded.
About Kerry Logistics
With head offices in Hong Kong, Kerry Logistics employs a far-reaching global network that stretches across six continents including the largest d is t r ibut ion network and hub operations in Greater China & the ASEAN region.
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Rosy outlook for BUSINESS AVIATION despite uncertaintiesWider space, seamless connectivity & fuel efficiency will define new jets
olitical uncertainties across Pmany parts of the world is weighing on the global business
aviation industry but the long-term outlook for the sector remains rosy with up to 8,600 new business jets up for deliveries between 2016-2026.
The US-based Honeywell, a Fortune 100 diversified technology and manufacturing leader in aerospace products and services, said the new jets up for deliveries are estimated to be worth $255 billion, representing a 6 to 7 percent reduction from values noted in its 2015 forecast.
Mike Beazley, vice president for global sales of Honeywell, said political uncertainties are weighing in on jet deliveries, noting a significant decline on orders everywhere except for North America (NAM).
Nevertheless, Beazley who presented the company's findings at the 10th Middle East and North Africa Business Av ia t ion Assoc ia t ion (MEBAA) Conference held in Dubai this month said the long-term outlook for the industry remains strong.
Honeywell has been doing an aviation industry forecast for the past 30 years.
About 1,500 non-fractional business jet operators were interviewed and had participated in the company's latest forecast, which also had expert opinions and deliberations from aerospace industry experts.
“We continue to see relatively slow economic growth projections in many mature business jet markets. While developed economies are generally faring better, commodities demand, foreign exchange and pol i t ical
uncertainties remain as concerns,” said Brian Sill, president, Commercial Aviation, Honeywell Aerospace.
“These factors continue to affect near- term purchases, but the survey responses this year indicate there is improved interest in new aircraft acquisition in the medium term, particularly in the 2018–19 period. In the meantime, operators we surveyed this year indicated plans to increase usage of current aircraft modestly in the next 12 months, providing some welcome momentum to aftermarket activity, which has been flat recently.”
Operators expect aircraft manufac-turers to come up with new models that boasts of wider space, seamless connectivity, fuel efficiency and parts that require less maintenance than older versions.
The Middle East and Africa
With oil prices yet to stabilize more than two years after falling to new record lows, oil-rich countries in the Middle East and Africa are taking it slow when it comes to buying new aircraft.
Honeywell said the projected five-year global demand in the region is just slightly below its historical range of 4 to
7 percent.
About 21 percent of the respondents said they will replace or add new jet purchase on their fleet but it's still below the overall world average.
“Operators responding to the survey seem to be looking past current regional concerns, with potential buyers in the region scheduling their purchases sooner in the next five-
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Ÿ Deliveries of approximately 650 to 675 new jets in 2016, a low- to mid-single-digit percentage decline year over year. The pullback in deliveries expected in 2016 comes on the heels of a small increase in 2015 and is largely due to slower order rates for mature models and a stabilization in fractional-usage type of aircraft deliveries.
Ÿ 2017 deliveries are projected to be slightly lower, reflecting transitions to new models slated for late 2017 and 2018 service entry.
Ÿ Operators plan to make new jet purchases equivalent to about 27 percent of their fleets over the next five years as replacements or additions to their current fleet, an encouraging increase but one that is less than firm in timing.
Ÿ Of the total purchase plans for new business jets, 21 percent are intended
to occur by the end of 2017, while 18 percent are scheduled for 2018 and 2019, respectively.
Ÿ Operators continue to focus on larger-cabin aircraft classes, ranging from super mid-size through ultra long-range and business liner, which are expected to account for more than 85 percent of all expenditures on new business jets in the next five years.
Ÿ The longer-range forecast through 2026 projects a 3 to 4 percent average annual growth rate despite the lower short-term outlook as new models and improved economic performance contribute to industry growth.
Ÿ Gains in five-year operator purchase plans are offset in the long-term forecast based on changes in new program timing, slower economic growth projections, and political and currency uncertainties, resulting in a moderately lower overall outlook.
Key global findings in the 2016 Honeywell outlookyear window compared with last year, with 49 percent of purchases planned before 2019. These improved survey responses appear at odds with the obstinate nature of the issues facing the region,” Honeywell pointed out.
New purchases in the region is largely driven by brand reference, range and bigger space, the survey revealed.
BRIC
Brazi l , Russia, India and China, collectively known as BRIC, posted a 32 percent return rate when it comes to jet purchases, reversing several years of decline.
Brazil, which during recent years was rocked with economic and political turmoil, remains the strongest when it comes to new aircraft purchase plans.
Despite the recession, passenger traffic in Brazil grew in 2016 with many attributing it to the Rio Olympics.
“The combined BRIC countries' near-term demand profile has shifted somewhat later in the forecast period this year, with 38 percent of intended new jet purchases scheduled for the next two years,” said Honeywell.
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This region could garner up to 6 percent share of global new jet demand over the next five years, according to Honeywell.
Despite ongoing regional tensions and government austerity measures, operators in the region, particularly
China, appear to be enthusiastic in improving their fleet.
In a separate study, Boeing said Asia-Pacific will fuel much of the growth in the global aviation industry as the region's share of world GDP is projected to rise from 31 percent in 2016 to 39 percent by 2035.
“The significant growth rate in this emerging market is expected to continue. As a result, airlines, airport capacity, and passenger traffic are expected to experience a robust growth rate in the next 20 years. Demand in commercial aviation is also coming from the continuing expansion of the middle class in Asia, where a greater sector of the population is reaching income levels that make flying more affordable,” Boeing pointed out in its long-term global outlook forecast.
Latin America
In Latin America, purchase plans among operators are projected to happen between 2016-2018.
Honeywell said nearly 27 percent of those surveyed in the region indicated replacing or adding new jet purchases during the period.
“Some of the larger traditional markets in the region reset purchase plans to lower levels this year, particularly those linked strongly to commodities markets. Resilience in the Brazilian operator base helped offset some of the darker mood elsewhere in the region,” Honeywell said.
“With 47 to 48 percent of this region's projected purchases planned to occur between 2016 and 2018, this indicates some potential deferral of purchases suggested last year for the 2015–2017
period, which was equally front-loaded,” it added, noting that Latin America's 12 percents hare of total projected demand slipped several points compared with a year ago.
North America
About 65 percent of the global demand for aircraft would come from North America with new jet purchase plans in the region rising 5 points in 2016.
“Current plan levels are now in alignment with the averages of the 2008−2012 period. Though buying plan rates are just under the overall world average, the fleet and operator base have expanded, supporting solid demand levels,” said Honeywell.
Boeing pointed out the region has seen the highest passenger traffic demand in recent years, particularly in the United States.
“The Big 3 network carriers filled on average 86 percent of their domestic (mainline) seats as demand outpaced supply, with a year-over-year 3.5 percent increase of traffic and an increase of only 3 percent year-over-year in capacity,” Boeing said.
Cuba's new open skies agreement with the US is also projected to boost the need for more planes in the region.
Boeing said several US airlines have applied for the initial flight frequencies to Cuba: 20 daily round-trip flights to the capital, Havana, and 10 round-trips to nine other Cuban international airports.
Europe
New jet purchase plans in Europe continues despite the region's sluggish economic growth as it copes with elevated polit ical tensions, the
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uncertain effects of the Brexit vote, the refugee and migrant crisis and depreciated currencies.
Honeywell said Europe's purchase expectations improved this year to 30 percent, in line with averages seen since 2009.
“Despite the improved new jet purchase plans, Europe's share of estimated global five-year demand remained at 14 percent in the 2016 survey. This outcome is due in large part to the fact that the European fleet has not expanded in recent years. Many aircraft have migrated to other regions, resulting in an active fleet that is slightly lower despite an infusion of new jet del iver ies,” Honeywel l explained.
Its analysis points to an uneven proportions of demand in the next three years of the five-year window, with about 26 percent allocated through 2017 followed by a dip to15 percent each in 2018 and 2019, suggesting a cautious approach to timing the replacement of expansion of the fleets with new acquisitions.
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Dubai takes on sustainable
FOOD SUPPLYchallenge in the region
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With minimal arable land, dependency on food imports has become the
norm in many countries in the Middle East. But as the region's population grows amid shrinking resources, food secur i ty wi l l become a major challenge in the future.
And Dubai, which has been in the forefront of creating opportunities and possibilities in the region, is seeking to address this issue by making it the preferred manufacturing platform for global businesses and Islamic food products market under the long-term Dubai Industrial Strategy Program.
Mark Napier, Exhibitions Director at DWTC and Show Director at Gulfood Manufacturing, says the region's food industry is so big that in the UAE alone, the food and beverage sector is projected to grow to $13.2 billion by 2018.
“The growth will be driven by new outlets opening and tourist numbers growing in-line with the emirate's targets. Across the GCC region, the food retailing market is also thriving and is estimated to be worth US$155 billion by 2018, according to a recent Frost & Sullivan analysis,” Napier told Air Cargo Update in an emai l interview.
The British advertising and events executive, who decided to live in Dubai eight years ago after seeing it for the first time on a family holiday, said the growth in domestic food manufacturing will spur market demand for equipment used in the food processing and packaging sectors, which wi l l u l t imately generate economic activities in related industries like freight, cargo and logistics.
“The GCC packaged food industry was valued at US$25 billion in 2013 and is projected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5% till 2018. Initiatives such as Dubai's Industrial Strategy will only underline that growth,” said Napier.Napier explained the Dubai Industrial Strategy aims to help generate more than 27,000 jobs and an additional AED160 billion in the emirate's economy by 2030.
“Among the objectives in Phase One of the strategy are increasing total output and value-addition of the manufacturing sector; enhancing the depth of knowledge and innovation; m a k i n g D u b a i t h e p r e f e r r e d manufacturing platform for global
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businesses; promoting environ-mentally-friendly & energy-efficient manufacturing systems; and making Dubai the centre for the global Islamic products market,” he said.
And that is where Gulfood Manuf-acturing, held last November, came into play.
The show provided tailored sourcing, procurement and networking for business to stay ahead of the technolog ica l curve , conduct business and ultimately, improve operational efficiency and high-quality production.
This year's show has grown 20 percent in size compared to the previous year as more exhibitors part ic ipated. Napier said they welcomed exhibi tors from 52 countries and 29 official national pavilions, including first-time pavilion
p a r t i c i p a t i o n f r o m R u s s i a , Switzerland, Ireland, Indonesia and Ukraine.
The show brought together the r e g i o n ' s l e a d i n g p r o d u c t i o n , foodservice, retail, logistics and transportation players for two days' of intensive education sessions, as well as dedicated time to build new business relationships and explore best practices.
And all agree Dubai's business friendly and technology-driven manufacturing sector is ready to take on the reg ion's food secur i ty challenges.
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New trucking security requirements in 2017 EMEA toughens stance vs cargo theft
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Of all the cargo thefts reported to our intelligence database, only around 5% are from TAPA members because generally their supply chains are far more resilient because of the steps they take to protect their products during the transportation process. The growth in the number of recorded cargo crimes is an industry-wide problem and using intelligence is the best possible way to avoid becoming a victim.”
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Trucks that will travel the road across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in 2017 will have
tougher technology and other security features as the trucking industry fights back against the rising incidents of cargo theft in the region.
The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) says the industry has accumulated losses of at least €19,883,639 as of end-September due to cargo theft.
This included 28 incidents involving a loss of more than €100,000 and a biggest single loss of €4 million of Jewellery/Precious Metals from a vehicle while en route in Arezzo, Italy, on July 11. The average loss for crimes with a value in the quarter was €86,828 as TAPA recorded incidents in 25 countries in EMEA.
Thorsten Neumann, Chairman of TAPA EMEA, said the situation now calls for a tougher stance and one of the measures the group wants to adopt in 2017 is by issuing the latest revision of its Facility Security Requirements (FSR) and Trucking Security Requirements (TSR),
recognised as the leading security standards for supply chain security.
It is also launching a new secure parking program for all parking owners to help identify and increase the number of secure parking places in the region through certification, partnership and mutual recognition.
It will recognize existing secure parking locations and encourage other parking site operators to update the security of their locations to attract new business.
“Of all the cargo thefts reported to our intelligence database, only around 5% are from TAPA members because generally their supply chains are far more resilient because of the steps
they take to protect their products
during the transportation process. The growth in the number of recorded cargo crimes is an industry-wide problem and using intelligence is the best possible way to avoid becoming a victim,” said Neumann.
“However, there are st i l l many countries, such as France, Germany,
Italy and South Africa, where we believe the majority of thefts from warehouse facilities and trucks are not r e p o r t e d t o o u r I I S ( I n c i d e n t Information Service),” he added.
The TAPA official said their members will also have access to a new online tool that will incorporate a route planner, a secure parking locator, site information and contact details, as
well as an incident history overlay showing the locations of previous cargo crimes reported to TAPA on the routes companies are planning to use.
TAPA's call for action comes as its latest data for thefts from supply chains in the region in Q3 2016 shows a total of 489 newly-recorded losses, more than five a day and up 105.4% year-on-year.
Neumann said the cooperation of the entire trucking industry in providing information on the type of incident, the modus operandi used by thieves and the products targeted in the attack, will tremendously help their members.
Authorities believe the level of risk in the UK and the Netherlands may be no greater than in a host of other countries w h e r e a r e l u c t a n c e t o s h a r e intelligence results in a lower, but often misleading, level of recorded crimes.
In Q3 2016, 204 incidents of cargo crime were reported in the UK to TAPA's IIS, the Netherlands recorded 104 thefts, and Sweden 53. Over the three months, 49 further losses were reported in Germany, while Italy and South Africa both featured in 10 new incidents added to the IIS database.
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Products moving in supply chains in EMEA remained most at risk during the quarter. Five incident categories involving trucks accounted for 437 or 89.5% of the Q3 2016 incidents:
THEFT FROM VEHICLE
THEFT FROM TRAILER
THEFT OF VEHICLE
TRUCK THEFT
THEFT OF TRAILER
- 269 Or 55.1%
- 88 Or 18%
- 46 Or 9.4%
- 22 Or 4.5%
- 12 Or 2.5%
TAPA's IIS also recorded 24 cases of Theft from Facility – 4.9% of all Q3
incidents as well as 10 Hijackings, seven of which took place in South Africa.
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TRAVEL
e travel for a number of Wdifferent reasons. But it all boils down to two things:
new adventures and discoveries.
Traveling is an ideal situation to test ourselves on how resourceful and adaptable we can be when exposed to new places, people and experiences. We're motivated to travel to learn new sk i l l s or knowledge, ga in new perspective about the world and communing with ourselves.
And when we have overcome our new challenges while traveling, we get that sense of pride and fulfillment uniquely ours.
For many of us, traveling by plane is the most common way to reach our dream holiday spot. Depending on the season, this can be really costly but fast.
Cruising in style
A n d t h e n t h e re ' s c r u i s i n g— a n alternative way to travel in style to several places around the world, one after another, without rebooking your hotel.
History traces the origin of luxury cruising to 1900 when Prinzessin Victoria Luise of Germany was built. Others followed and the idea of traveling through luxury liners became even bigger with the popularity of the hit TV show the Love Boat.
And yes, who could forget the epic-romance of Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) aboard the ill-fated Titanic.
Whether you have romance or pure adventures in mind, today's modern-
Cruising: All aboard adventures
day cruising offers you value for money, comfort, lots of entertainment & unmatched amenities.
One of the most popular cruise liners out in the m a r k e t i s C e l e b r i t y Constellation. This 294-meter long ship recently called port in Dubai with its 2,000 passengers and 1,000 crew members.
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The luxury liner is set to sail two nine-night cruises within the UAE and Oman, as well as longer trips from the UAE that follow the ancient Spice Route to the Indian cities of Cochin, Mangalore, Goa and Mumbai, before returning to home port in the UAE.
At each stop, passengers can have the chance to explore the city they are visiting and have fun.
This 12-storey luxury liner has all the facilities and amenities you could find in a five-star hotel—a fitness center, world-class bars and restaurants, a solarium, a garden, unique lounge areas, relaxing spa and beauty salon, retail stores and yes, even a casino.
Throughout your journey, you'll have “evening hors d'oeuvres” on a daily
basis, complimentary shoeshine service, free use of high-quality binoculars and VIP parties on board events.
The vessel also features what is being billed as the first Apple Specialist at sea – the Celebrity iLounge, a one-of-a-kind internet lounge with iLearn classes for photography, video and audio skills. Younger guests can head to Fun Factory for an enjoyable day of games and activities, while teenagers can experience the newest gaming consoles at X-Club.
157 ships and counting
Dubai Customs expects to receive 157
cruise ships from October 2016
through April 2017, up
b y 1 6 p e r c e n t
c o m p a r e d t o t h e
same period which
had just 134 luxury
liners.
I n t e r m s o f
p a s s e n g e r s , t h i s
means an additional
6 5 0,0 0 0 t o u r i s t s
visiting Dubai during
the period.
“The strategic plan to attract a million cruise tourists by 2020 is on track following a clear road map. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai is closely following up on this to make sure Dubai and the UAE become a regional and international hub for cruise tourism,” said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DP World.These scheduled cruise trips to Dubai
also means your chance to hop in one
of those ships for a slew of adventures
far less than what you'd pay if you
traveled by plane.
As French novelist Andre Gide once
said, “Man cannot discover new
oceans unless he has the courage to
lose sight of the shore.”
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Dubai government officials with executives from DP World with the officers of Celebrity Constellation.
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Ethiopian Airlines poised to serve Conakry and Oslohas rich deposits of diamonds and gold.
With Ethiopian's entry into the Conakry market,
passengers will also be able to connect to major cities
in Asia, the Middle East and East and Southern Africa via
Ethiopian's hub at Addis Ababa, including Beijing,
Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beirut, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul,
Bangkok, Dubai, Mumbai, Johannesburg and Nairobi.
“We are delighted to have the opportunity to provide
our customers a new choice of fast and efficient
connectivity via our Addis Ababa gateway to and from
our global network together with a multiple award
winning customer service and care,” said Mr. Tewolde
GebreMariam, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines.
“Charting a route that joins Africa, East to West and
North to South, Ethiopian is greatly contributing to the
economic, tourism, and trade development of the
African continent. We are proud to add Conakry among
our West African destinations and further deepen our
African route network. Conakry will be our 54th African
and 96th international destination,” he added.
Ethiopian Airlines commands the lion's share of the
pan-African passenger and cargo network operating
the youngest and most modern fleet to 95 international
destinations across five continents.
It is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan
called Vision 2025 that will see it become the leading
aviation group in Africa.
Happy 45th UAE Nat iona l Day ! Duba i International's 89m-high Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower has been wrapped in a 700m2 UAE flag, as the airport prepares to celebrate the 45th National Day on December 2. The stunning display of red, green, white and black was installed over the course of 12 days by a six-man team, using special access ropes. Supplied Photo
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ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian
Airl ines is welcoming
2017 with more positive
news: First, it will resume
services to Conakry in the
Republic of Guinea and it
wil l start five weekly
flights to Oslo, Norway via
Stockholm, Sweden.
T h e f a s t e s t g ro w i n g
airline in Africa, Ethiopian
Airlines announced its
fl i g h t r e s u m p t i o n i n
Conakry will begin on
February 1 while the Oslo
flights using the ultra-
m o d e r n B o e i n g 7 8 7
Dreamliner will take effect
on March 26, 2017.
Oslo is the capital, most
p o p u l o u s c i t y a n d
governmental centre in
Norway, a hub to the
N o r w e g i a n t r a d e ,
banking, industry and shipping.
Conakry is the capital of The Republic of Guinea and a port city on
the Atlantic Ocean serving as the country's economic, financial
and cultural center. Guinea is a major producer of bauxite and
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DOHA, Qatar: Qatar Airways will cover a total of 15 new destinations with the announcement of eight new routes it intends to serve starting 2017.
Qatar's flag carrier, touted as the fastest growing airline in the world, announced it will start serving next year these additional routes: Canberra, the airl ine's fifth destination in Australia; Dublin, Ireland; Las Vegas, the airline's 11th destination in the United States; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Santiago, Chile; Medan, Kualanamu International Airport, the airline's third destination in Indonesia; and Tabuk a n d Ya n b u , t h e 9 t h a n d 1 0 t h destinations in Saudi Arabia.
Previously, it announced new flight services to: Auckland, New Zealand starting February 5, 2017, and will be the world's longest commercial flight; Sarajevo, Bosnia; Skopje, Macedonia; Libreville, Gabon; Nice, France; Chiang Mai, the airline's fourth destination in Thailand; and Douala, Cameroon.
Qatar Airways route network spans to more than 150 destinations on six continents around the world.
“We operate the world's youngest fleet, averaging just five years old, and we fly the most technologically advanced aircraft that provide our passengers with an award-winning experience while also ensuring the most efficient and environmentally friendly operations,” said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar
Al Baker.
“With today's network announc-ement, we will be able to connect more people to more places than any other Gulf airline, and we will ensure our passengers will delight in the journey. At Qatar Airways, we are going places together with our passengers, and we look forward to welcoming these new destinations in 2017-18.”
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MUSCAT: Oman Air has expanded its operations to Guangzhou, China in a bid to further strengthen political, economic and social links between Oman and China.
The inaugural flight to Guangzhou, China's third largest city, was launched on December 9 and is expected to meet customers ' demand for more flights between the
two countries.
“It is always exciting to open a new destination and Guangzhou is a perfect choice to Oman Air's network. Guangzhou, the 54th destination on the WY network will be an added value meeting the demand of the traders and businessmen of the two countries, as well as to tradesmen from different neighboring countries,”
s a i d O m a n A i r C E O P a u l Gregorowitsch.
“Passengers on the new route can now enjoy their entire journey on our luxurious A330, configured with 196 Economy Class seats and 30 Business Class seats. The operation will initially offer four flights per week, and we are confident that this service will be a great success. We look forward to a long and prosperous presence within the Chinese market,” he added.
O m a n A i r w i l l r u n fl i g h t s t o G u a n g z h o u f r o m M u s c a t o n Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays using its wide-body A330. The planes take off from Muscat International Airport, Oman, at 1015 and reach Guangzhou at 2100.
Oman Air flights depart Guangzhou to Muscat on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 0625 and land in Muscat at 1100.
The airline's network expansion program runs in parallel to its major fleet expansion development that has seen the addition of Airbus A330, B o e i n g 7 3 7 a n d B o e i n g 7 8 7 Dreamliner aircraft to its fleet.
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D U B A I : fl y d u b a i l a u n c h e d i n November its daily flights to Bangkok, offering holidaymakers a variety of experiences from adventure, sports, health and wellness retreats.
The Dubai-based budget airline says its Bangkok flights will also provide passengers with alternative travel options to neighboring Southeast Asian countries.
Commenting on the launch of the new route , Gha i th A l Gha i th , Ch ie f Executive Officer at flydubai, said the launch of the Bangkok route, the first outside of the region “is a significant m i l e s t o n e f o r o u r a i r l i n e a n d represents the increasing maturity of flydubai's network.”
Reflecting on the recent passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Ghaith Al Ghaith added: “We would l i k e t o e x p r e s s o u r h e a r t f e l t condolences to the Thai people on the loss of their King. flydubai joins the nation in mourning their leader.”
Speaking at a press conference held with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice
P r e s i d e n t , C o m m e r c i a l (G C C , Subcontinent and Africa) for flydubai, said: “Bangkok is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world, offering a wide range of attractions and activities. With the addition of this important city to flydubai's growing network we will not only offer passengers from Dubai alternative travel options through Thailand, but additionally connect
Thailand to Russia and Europe via Dubai, strengthening the UAE's position as an international travel hub.”
Thailand is the latest addition to flydubai's network of more than 90 destinations, offering increased choice and flexibility for business and leisure passengers.
The airline has added eight new aircraft to its fleet.
Flydubai�adds�Bangkok�to�daily�routes�outside�of�GCC
MANAMA: The Kingdom of Bahrain's flag carr ier, Gul f Air, wi l l add Colombo, Sri Lanka, to its network of destinations starting January 19, 2017.
The carrier will have five weekly flights to and from Bandaranaike
International A i r p o r t i n C o l o m b o , the business capital of Sri Lanka which is also strong in terms of international t o u r i s m because of its beautiful beaches and scenic spots.
Gulf Air says the move is
in line with their business strategy to further strengthen its position as one of the leading airlines in the Middle East providing vital link to business and tourism destinations.
“We are pleased to re-connect
Bahrain and Colombo, meeting the
demands of our customers across
the globe and tapping into the
significant commercial opportunity
that exists from business and
l e i s u r e t r a v e l e r s f r o m b o t h
countries and, of course, facilitating
connections for travelers across
our network,” said Gulf Air Chief
Executive Officer Maher Salman Al
Musallam.
“This is a promising development
which we believe will start 2017 on
the right note, building momentum
for Gulf Air's further development
over the course of the next year.”
Gulf Air currently serves 41 cities in
24 countries spanning across three
continents.
Gulf Air adds Colombo to its growing network
flydubai CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith, center, presides over a press briefing announcing the airline's new daily flights between Dubai and Bangkok.
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AIRPORTS
DUBAI: Lufthansa Technik and DC Aviation Group recently performed the first A-check for a narrow-body aircraft at the Al Maktoum Inter- national Airport (Dubai World Central Airport) in Dubai.
The services were provided for an Airbus A319 of an undisclosed customer from the region in the hangars and VIP facilities of DC Aviation Al-Futtaim, a joint venture of DC Aviation and Al-Futtaim.
The workscope of about 350 hours included the check of all systems which are relevant to flight safety, the exchange of several components, the completion of service bulletins and as a special topic the test of the ram air turbine.
As part of the cooperation agreement that dates back to May 2016, the product portfolio consists of regular checks as well as maintenance
services, including unplanned repairs for example in the case of an AOG (Aircraft on Ground). It also features services for aircraft cabins, including small modifications. Moreover, plans call for a mobile aircraft and cabin service to serve the region.
Around-the-clock facilities for entry procedures and customs clearance will ensure seamless support allowing for highest levels of convenience and privacy. A hangar extending over 5,700 square meters of floor space can accommodate business jets up to the size of an Airbus A320 or Boeing 737.
Lufthansa�Technik�&�DC�Aviation�Group�perform�first�A-Check�in�Dubai
TEHRAN: US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is set to deliver 80 new planes to Iran within a 10-year-period as part of their $16.5 billion (a b o u t D h 6 1 b i l l i o n ) c o n t r a c t finalized on December 11.
Fa r h a d P a r v a r e s h , m a n a g i n g d i r e c t o r o f t h e C i v i l Av i a t i o n
Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran and chief executive of Iran Air, said 50 of the planes are B-737 and the remaining 30 are long haul 777, w h i c h s h o u l d m o d e r n i z e t h e country's aging fleet.
Boeing officials signed the landmark deal in Tehran, the first since the 1979
Iran,�Boeing�seal�$16.5B�deal�on�new�planesIslamic revolution turned the two countries against each other.
Accord ing to the F l ight Safety Foundation, Iran has some of the worst safety aviation records in the world partly because of its aging fleet and lack of new parts for repair.
Iran is separately buying 100 planes from the European firm Airbus in a bid to further modernize its fleet.
Plans are also afoot to remodel its a g i n g i n t e r n a t i o n a l a i r p o r t t o accommodate the new planes and more passengers as it opens up for more international trade.
Iran will receive $100 billion from the US as part of its nuclear deal that lifts its economic sanctions.
The finalization of the Boeing deal came amid talks in Washington that President-elect Donald Trump plans to rip up the nuclear accord that the Obama administration forged.
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EXECUTIVE MOMENTS
Zubkov is new TIACA secretary general
B&H Worldwide names new RMD for EMEA
LONDON: Specialist
aerospace logistics
a n d w a r e h o u s i n g
p r o v i d e r B & H
W o r l d w i d e h a s
a p p o i n t e d M a r k
Nightingale as Regional
Managing Director,
EMEA. He joins the
company from UPS
where he held the
position of Managing
D i r e c t o r F r e i g h t
Forwarding for UK,
Ireland and Nordics.
Nightingale is a highly accomplished leader in multi-national logistics and has wide experience in developing and driving forward customer focused solutions for global customers.
AT B&H, he will be responsible for leading the operations, developing new business and delivering exemplary customer service across the region. The company's key offices at London Heathrow, Manchester and Hamburg will all come under his remit as well as dedicated partners across EMEA.
B&H Worldwide CEO Stuart Allen said: "We are delighted to welcome Mark to our senior leadership. I am confident his management skills and entrepreneurial spirit will help us develop and drive forward our business in both new and existing markets. He is a results-driven individual with a strategic understanding and vision who can lead this region to deliver its full potential."
FLORIDA: Volga-Dnepr Group of Companies Vice President Vladimir Z u b k o v w i l l b e T I A C A ' s n e w Secretary General, replacing Doug Brittin, who retires at the end of the year.
“I am honored to be leading the only organization that represents al l parts of the air cargo supply chain,” Zubkov said in a statement.
“Building on Doug's successes with t h e r e g u l a t o r s a n d ke y i n t e r-nat ional organizat ions, we wi l l continue to work closely together with ICAO, IATA, the World Customs O r g a n i z a t i o n ( W C O ) , f r e i g h t forwarder organizations, Airports Council International (ACI), and all other partners, to ensure that the new regulations are implemented in
a uniform way across the industry,” he added.
Zubkov has more than 40 years experience in the air transport industry, including senior roles with ICAO, TIACA, the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) and the I n t e r n a t i o n a l A i r Tr a n s p o r t Association (IATA) Industry Affairs Committee.
H e v o w s t o f o c u s o n m o r e recruitment in the Far and Middle East , Lat in America and Afr ica, where the industry remains under represented. Before joining Volga-Dnepr in 2008, Zubkov spent over 20 years with ICAO, where he was Director of Air Transport Bureau and later Director of Planning and Global
Coordination.
H e w o r k e d f o r 1 0 y e a r s w i t h Aeroflot, and began his career at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport. He h a s a M a s t e r ' s d e g r e e i n A i r Transport Management from the C i v i l A v i a t i o n A c a d e m y o f Leningrad.
Andrea Gebbeken
N E T H E R L A N D S : CEVA Logistics, one of the world's largest s u p p l y c h a i n m a n a g e m e n t c o m p a n i e s , h a s recently named Peter Wa l l e r a s C h i e f Finance Officer and m e m b e r o f t h e Executive Board.
P e t e r b r i n g s experience in the t r ave l , l o g i s t i c s , business services and internet/e-commerce industries. He has p r e v i o u s l y b e e n Group CFO at Eurofins Scientific and spent over eight years with the Thomas Cook Group in London and Frankfurt where he held roles including CFO of its online division, as Investor Relations Director and as Group Financial Controller for its German airline subsidiary Condor.
He has also served as a management consultant at several firms. Peter received his MBA from ESSEC and the University of Mannheim and a PhD in Strategy from the University of Paderborn in Germany.
“We are delighted that Peter is joining CEVA. His strong commercial and strategic financial expertise and leadership skills make him an excellent fit for CEVA. He will be a real asset in allowing us to reach our next level of performance,” said Xavier Urbain, CEO.
Peter Waller succeeds Arjan Kaaks, who has chosen to leave CEVA to pursue new opportunities. We would like to thank Arjan for his contributions to CEVA.
Vladimir Zubkov
Waller is SEVA's new chief finance officer
Mark Nightingale Peter Waller
International Transport Logistics Exhibition
November 16-18, 2016 I Istanbul, Turkey
B2B-Classifieds
Bridgeway Transport And Logistics PO-35397, Doha, Qatar Ph: 974 4 4416303 Fax: 974 4 4416308
Titans Shipping Po-52020, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2828080 Fax:971 4 2828070
Universal Logistics PO: 54518, DAFZA, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2998511 Fax-971 4 2998522 [email protected]
Jawal Transportation Logistics PO-81165, Cargo Village, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2820288 Fax: 971 4 2820289
Khattab Shipping PO-293077,Cargo Village, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2825646 Fax: 971 4 2825647
Raisco International PO-293020, Cargo Village, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2832340 Fax: 971 4 2832341 [email protected]
Consolidated Shipping Services PO-27802, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2826176 Fax-971 4 2826179 www.cssgroupsite.com
Asian Dellker Logistics PO-124153, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2293188 Fax-971 4 2293668 [email protected] www.delker.com
ATS Shipping PO-28533, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 3781000 Fax: 971 4 3781001 www.atsworld.com
Latitude Transport PO-35316, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2820111 Fax: 971 4 2820063 www.latitude-transport.com
Compass Ocean Logistics PO-262985, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 8144100 Fax: 971 4 8144101 www.compasslog.com
Mohebi Logistics PO-8005 JAFZA South Zone 5 Dubai–U.A.E.Tel: +9714 886 5000
Airlines & GSA
Aircraft charter leasing cargo
Sea Freight & Shipping Services
Road Trans-portation
Fax: +9714 886 [email protected]
Private Jet Charter DAFZA, PO-54366 Dubai, UAE. Ph: 971 4 2997878 Fax-981 4 2996869 [email protected]
Delta World Charter DWC- LLC PO-644342, Office 230, Building-E, Dubai World Central, UAE Ph: (Passenger) +971 4 8879550 Ph: (Cargo) +971 4 8879552 Fax:+971 4 8879735 [email protected] www.dwc.aero Activities - Private Jets, Commercial and Cargo Aircraft
Al Futtaim Logistics PO-61450, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 8818288 Fax: 971 4 8819157 www.aflogistics.com
Jenae Logistics Cargo Village, Dubai, UAE Toll Free: 80053623 Ph: 971 4 282 4811 [email protected]
Freight Forwarders
DAFZA, PO: 54826, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 6091908 Fax : 971 4 6091913
Qatar Airways PO-32433, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2823410 www.qatarairways.com
Coyne Airways PO-54273 DAFZA, Freight Gate 5 Building Office 125-131, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2993922 [email protected]
Silkway West AirlinesOff.: 4e-A115, DAFZA, Dubai, UAEPh: 971 4 [email protected]
Fly DubaiPO Box 353, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 6033503 Fax : 971 4 2200032
Air France/ KLM/ Martin Air PO Box 22806 Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 5057900 Fax-971 4 2820286 [email protected]
Kuwait Airways PO-1984, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2822069 Fax: 971 4 2822213
Ethiopian Airways PO-7140, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2822880Fax: 971 4 2822655
Midex AirlinesPO-9636, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2146808 Fax: 971 4 2146809
Ethihad Airways PO: 35566, Abu Dhabi, UAE Ph: 971 2 5110000 Fax-971 2 5058111
FITS Air DAFZA, Freight Gate 5 Ph: 971 4 2996899 Fax: 971 4 2997076
Globe Air Cargo (ECS Group)
ReferencesQuick
Courier�Services�Skycom Express 600532224
TNT Express 8004333
UPS 8004774
First Flight Courier 042627766
Aramex 600544000
DHL Express 8004004
Fedex Express 80033339
Cargo�Services�Trade Well Cargo
Sat Albatros SeaAir Services
Otta Cargro
065434827
042997911
048813388
Sntta Cargo 065623616
Logistics�Services�Kat World Wide Logistics
Ceva Logistics
Kuehne+Nagel
Agility Global Logistics
042826998
048860399
048141600
048131222
Panalpina WorldTransport
Stalker
048701111
065351403
Airglow Aviation PO-2531, Dubai,UAE Ph: 971 4 2522169 Fax: 971 4 2517029 www.airglowaviation.com
Euro Express FZCO PO-293020, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2990445 Fax: 971 4 2990446 www.euroexpressfzco.com
Emirates Logistics PO-121167, Dubai,UAE Ph: 971 4 2993971 Fax: 971 4 3377277 www.emirateslogistics.net
World Connect Freight PO-31330, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2834240 Fax-971 4 2834241 www.worldconnectfreight.com
Steder Logistics Services PO-3273, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2821284 Fax : 971 42822426 www.stedergroup.com
Middle East Freight Forwarding (Meffco) PO-127472, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2828391 Fax: 97 14 2828392 [email protected] www.meffco.ae
Skyzone Cargo Services PO-128749, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2834022 Fax-971 4 2834033 www.skyzonecargo.com
Aeroflot Cargo PO-7828, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2822663 Fax: 971 6 2822664 www.unitranscargo.ru
Customer Service No. 600532224 www.skycomex.com
AramexPO-3841, Airport Rd, Al Garhoud, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 281115 Fax: 971 4 2865050 www.aramex.com
DHL ExpressPO-6252, Meydan Rd, Nad Al Shebal Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 8004004 www.dhl.ae
Fedex PO-9239, Dubai, UAE Ph.: 971 4 2995000 Fax: 971 4 2995365 www.fedex.com
JetexP.O. Box:54698,DubaiTel:+971 4 268 9910Fax: + 971 4 212 [email protected]
Hadid Int'l ServicesP.O. BOX 54508,DubaiTel:+ 971 4 299 7777Fax: +971 4 299 7700 [email protected]
DNATAP.O. BOX: 522, Dubai, UAETel: 971 4 606 4000Facsimile: 971 4 606 4040www.dnata.com
Sharjah Aviation Services (SAS)P.O.BO:70888SHARJAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AREATEL: +971 6 514 1111FAX: +971 6 558 [email protected]
Courier services
Cargo IT Solutions
DB Schenker Logistics
Emirates Logistics
Parco Logistics
Al Futtaim Logistics
Polar Star Logistics
042149100
042993971
048830588
048818288
042834775
Mateen Express
Business Way Freight
042140100
042834222
Gulf Agency Company
048818090
Barloworld Logistics
048819595
Logistics Services & Warehousing
SKA Group PO-50127, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 8840800 Fax: 971 4 8840808
Qantas Freight PO-111509, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 2163746 www.qantasfreight.com
New Age Software & Solutions PO-61243, Jabel Ali, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 4 8815154 Fax-971 4 8816262 www.newage-global.com
Polar Star Logistics PO-20609, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 42834775 Fax-971 42834776 www.polarstar.ae [email protected]
Stalker PO-30280, Sharjah, UAE Ph: 971 6 5351403 Fax: 971 6 5351404 [email protected]
Logimart Jumeirah Lake Towers PO-215201, Dubai, UAE Ph: 971 44504712/13/14 Fax:971 4 5515009 www.logimart.com
Skycom Express PO-233573, Jumeirah Lake Tower, Dubai, UAE
Groundhandling
This 1.5 day event features experienced DDS users sharing their best tips on utilizing the tool in their key business areas. You also get one-on-one sessions with industry experts and much more.
Renaissance São Paulo Hotel, Brazil
February 14-15, 2017
AITA Direct Data Solutions Forum 2017
FACES 2017 in Abu Dhabi
FACES, which stands for the Future Air Cargo Executives Summit, is an annual gathering for young professionals under 36 aiming to become the next generation of Air Cargo leaders and industry decision makers, held in conjunction with IATA's World Cargo Symposium (WCS).
Five previous editions of the summit allowed the newest generation of industry executives to express their viewpoints and make a sound contribution to the global air cargo agenda.
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre l Abu Dhabi, UAE
March 13, 2017
AirCargo 2017
AirCargo brings together all actors in the air cargo supply chain in one location to discuss trends, challenges, opportunities and the future of the air cargo industry. Airlines, airport authorities, freight forwarders and expediting companies along with the vendors who support them are all in one place.
Where: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld, Orlando, Floridawww.aircargoconference.com
June 04-06, 2017
Wings of Change 2017
Organized by IATA & The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, the Wings of Change (WoC) is a major event for the region. It brings together the leaders of the air transport industry in the Americas; aeronautical and political authorities, airline and airport executives, regulators, service providers and tourism authorit ies, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the aviation industry. Miami, USA at the Ritz Carlton, Coconut Grove
May 02-03, 2017
Air Cargo Africa 2017
This mega event seeks to engage the global air cargo community to explore and strengthen networking corridors within the African continent. Air cargo industry leaders, general sales agents, ground handlers, shippers, traders, and the media from all over the world are expected to attend this forum offering unlimited networking and business opportunities.
Casino Convention Resort, Emperors Palace in City of Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, South Africa
February 21-23, 2017
World Cargo Symposium
The World Cargo Symposium (WCS) is the largest and most prestigious annual event of its kind and the only one to bring together key stakeholders from the entire air cargo supply chain.
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE
March 14-16, 2017
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